The CNET veteran will be tasked with figuring out how to organize Yahoo's offerings, maximize revenue, and continuing to recruit talent. (Presumably, he will also move along the new CMS so it is no longer described as "two arthritic camels trying to [mate] in a pool of quicksand.")

The news of Singh's hire comes at an interesting time for Yahoo's content division. The roster of sites boast an impressive roster of contributors as well as freelancer platform Associated Content (though somewonder if that acquisition was a mistake at the time.)

Stock price, however, is near its year-long high. If Singh can keep the momentum going, he will be CEO Carol Bartz's new best friend.